California legal term
gun show or event in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “gun show or event” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “gun show or event” mean in California criminal law?
“gun show or event” means a function sponsored by any national, state, or local organization, devoted to the collection, competitive use, or other sporting use of firearms, or an organization or association that sponsors functions devoted to the collection, competitive use, or other sporting use of firearms in the community. (Cal. Penal Code § 30348)
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